Author Archives: Rabbi Evan
I show the way Jewish wisdom make our lives richer and happier. In particular, I help Jews appreciate their heritage and Christians uncover the Jewish roots of their faith. Get my FREE Jewish holidays cheat sheet by clicking here.
Earlier this year a friend of mine delivered a sermon at Marble Collegiate Church in New York City. Facebook comments soon informed him that the church had once been headed by Donald Trump’s favorite minister.
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That minister was Norman Vincent Peale. Reverend Peale presided at his marriage to Ivana. Trump has spoken about Peale’s extraordinary sermons and teachings.
Simple Wisdom
Regardless of what one thinks about Trump, his favorite minister warrants renewed attention. While Peale was popular in the 50s and 60s, he fell from the public eye because of some of his more conservative political positions. His writings were also seen as simplistic and backwards-looking.
But there is a difference between simplistic and simple. Peale’s writing is far from simplistic. It does, however, convey some simple and overlooked guidance for living happier and more productive lives. What are they? Continue reading
Rosh Hashanah (Jewish new year) message. The greatest sin of all.
Can you hear me? Hearing God’s true voice. Plus a powerful short story by Anton Chekhov.
What war are you fighting? A stunning look at God’s wisdom and encouragement in this week’s Torah reading.
A Shabbat Message–Real Justice, and the prayers of 9/11, based on the article at https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/truthsyoucanuse/2016/09/the-prayer-of-911.html
One of the reasons we love to order from Amazon is the speed. You can get a new shoes on your doorstep tomorrow.
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In downtown Chicago, you can get fresh fruit within two hours. Amazon creates instant gratification.
Paradoxically, however, Amazon’s founder, Jeff Bezos, thinks primarily of the long-term. His perspective is the opposite of instant gratification.
A few years ago he funded a big clock tower in West Texas that ticks once per years. It is built to last 10,000 years! Continue reading